Elizabeth has worked since 2010 as a writer and consultant covering gardening, permaculture, and sustainable living. She has also written a number of books and e-books on gardens and gardening. Haley ...

A helpful compilation of the most wonderful backyard ideas—large, sloped, or small, there are designs for all yards with beautiful budget-friendly options, too!

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." There's no need to travel far to find yourself in a serene escape when you have a well-designed patio in ...

Sunken Patio Fountain At this West Hollywood home, landscape architect Anna Hoffman designed a simple stucco fountain along one side of the sunken dining patio to drown out noise from the nearby ...